Asador Bastian, River North
89 people recommend, 14 warn against itvia r/chicagofood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 41 threads.
What people say, in short
Asador Bastian attracts strong recommendations for steak, alongside praise for its bone marrow potatoes and special-occasion atmosphere. Cost is a recurring reservation even among diners who enjoyed the food. Others describe tough steaks, disappointing value or cramped seating; one reports a steak arriving at a different doneness than requested. The appeal is an elaborate steak dinner, not an uncomplicated value pick.
Address
Asador Bastian, 214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Dry aged steak, Wagyu ribeye
- Best for
- Groups
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Jeeperscrow123 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Praises the steak and bone marrow potatoes as best dishes, calls experience worth it despite high prices.
- Mixedu/Worried-Fly-8729 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025value
Praised service and steak but found it pricey, calling it a one-time splurge stop.
- Recommendsu/wine-n-dive in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024taste
Called the steak perfectly cooked with the crispiest crust, among the better fancy steaks, though the price is steep.
- Recommendsu/pandathecowboy in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Names Asador Bastian as a steakhouse suggestion.
- Caveatu/csx348 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026price
Says pricey is an understatement for the place.
- Recommendsu/idkwhattowriteee in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Recommends Asador Basian for Basque steak.
- Recommendsu/bulldozer1 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026
Calls the restaurant excellent.
- Recommendsu/Jesper90000 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026taste
Preferred the meal here to Boeufhaus and considered it better value.
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- Mixedu/urfenick in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026value
Quite good if cost is no object, but feels ripped off on value.
- Recommendsu/Beautiful-Rough9761 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025ambience
Says the restaurant aims to make a meal feel fancy and special, though that style is not for them.
- Recommendsu/Declanpettit in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Called the steak insane and the meal one of their best in years, rivaling Boeufhaus.
- Recommendsu/If-By-Whisky in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Praised the steaks as incredible and among the best, with a standout roast duck and worth the cost.
- Recommendsu/evildeadxsp in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Lists Asador Bastian among steakhouse recommendations.
- Recommendsu/CreativeAmount in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Listed it among the usual great choices for a special night out.
- Mixedu/OkAd6459 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026value
Steak cooked well but tough and overpriced for what you get; better value elsewhere.
- Mixedu/HopsInABox in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024price
Everything tasted great and service was awesome, but it was an expensive splurge with limited affordable wine.
- Recommendsu/theriibirdun in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Lists Asador Bastian among their top five steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/Ramen_Lord in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025variety
Luxurious; serves strip steaks from several breeds of cow.
- Recommendsu/SunbathingDuringWork in r/chicagofood · May 2025service
Said they had one of their best meals and best service ever there, with great drinks.
- Recommendsu/poqus in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026taste
Considers it the best steak in Chicago, full stop.
- Recommendsu/WanderingMinx in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Suggests Asador Bastian as a steakhouse option.
- Recommendsu/borla78 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024ambience
Great food, service, and a dark basement bar vibe good for a couple or group.
- Mixedu/TropicalBonerstorm in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026ambience
Food decent but would not return due to cramped seating next to neighbors.
- Recommendsu/pythagoraswaswrong in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026
Says it is the best bet for someone looking for a new steak spot.
- Caveatu/LadyBird724 in r/chicagofood · May 2026consistency
Says it was not worth it; steak came at wrong temperature and no one checked on them.
- Recommendsu/LordBiggieOfApinto in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Calls Asador one of their favorites.
- Recommendsu/datraccoondoe in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Says they heard it offers a wild, over-the-top steak experience.
- Recommendsu/RedVelvetRoomQueen in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Says the food is good and praises cocktails, vibe and service.
- Recommendsu/chuckgnomington in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Recommends it and dismisses critics.
- Caveatu/ActivePosition67 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026price
Was let down by ambience and found prices shocking.
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